6 years ago
The COVID-19 Coronavirus has been confirmed at a Kansas prison. Accroding to Kansas Department of Corrections Secretary Jeff Zmuda,  three staff members working at Lansing Correctional Facility tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first positive cases within a KDOC facility. The staff include a male over the age of 20 and two females over the age ...

6 years ago
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 per gallon for the first time in four years. According to AAA Kansas, Tuesday's national gas price average is $1.99. Here in Kansas, the average is $1.76, which is 12th lowest in the nation. AAA expects gas prices to push cheaper by at least another quarter ...

6 years ago
The City of Salina is continuing to look for ways to save money in the current budget amid uncertainty for the future due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Commissioners at their meeting on Monday discussed a potential of $6 million in more cuts to the current $44 million budget. Among other things they are looking at delaying some ...

6 years ago
COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in the state of Kansas continue to slowly rise, as now over 400 Kansans have contracted the virus. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment released its latest numbers on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The state says that 430 people have tested positive for COVID-19, with now nine deaths. 39 counties across the state ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Democratic Primary is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic. State Democratic officials announced yesterday that the May 2nd primary will be conducted completely by mail. The Democratic National Committee has approved the move, which was made in an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

6 years ago
A Salina man who was barred from visiting his ex-girlfriend's home is now facing charges for trespassing and drugs. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Jaime Leos, Jr. was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after trying to break into a 24-year-old woman's home in the 1200 block of Stapler. Police say Leos, Jr. ...

6 years ago
The state of Kansas is getting help from the federal government as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House announced yesterday that President Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Kansas. The declaration will make federal funding available for the state and local governments as well as some non-profit organizations for emergency protective measures ...

6 years ago
The Salina Municipal Golf Course is temporarily closing. According to the city, they are temporarily closing the Salina Municipal Golf Course in conjunction with the statewide Stay at Home Order now in place until amended or rescinded. “This is a regrettable, but necessary decision,” commented City Manager Mike Schrage. “Many important factors went in to this decision.” The ...

6 years ago
Well over 300 people have tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus in the Sunflower State. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment says that as of 10 a.m. Monday, 370 Kansans have test positive for the virus. Meanwhile, there are now eight deaths in Kansas related to COVID-19. There are now 37 counties across Kansas that have positive ...

6 years ago
A man wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody in a Salina backyard after he tried to outrun authorities on his bicycle. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, 42-year-old Justin M. Rose was captured after he ran from the bushes he was hiding in and fell down in a backyard at 325 W. Ellsworth. Police say ...

6 years ago
In accordance with the County and State Executive Stay-at-Home Order the public lobby at the Sheriff’s Office is closed to the public. A minimum staffing of records employees are on duty to take calls and process the required paperwork from the courts and attorneys for the office. For the current time we are suspending VIN Inspections, Fingerprinting, ...